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‘Corrupt Deal’ Allegation

Summary

The Taoiseach challenges L’Estrange to stand over his description of the Gregory deal as corrupt. L’Estrange repeats the allegation, while the Ceann Comhairle rules that he accused no person of corruption.

On the subject of our little discussion about generosity in public debate, Deputy L'Estrange has just used the word "corrupt". I presume you stand over that?

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I believe the Gregory deal was a corrupt deal and the whole nation knows that.

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John F. O'Connell An Ceann Comhairle Fianna Fáil

There was no mention of a Minister's being corrupt.

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It never happened before in our history.

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John F. O'Connell An Ceann Comhairle Fianna Fáil

Deputy L'Estrange, you did not say any person was corrupt.

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No.

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John F. O'Connell An Ceann Comhairle Fianna Fáil

I listened attentively and I know that is the case.

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The Deputy said that the Taoiseach entered into a corrupt deal. That remark should be withdrawn.

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John F. O'Connell An Ceann Comhairle Fianna Fáil

I am satisfied as to what the Deputy said and he did not say that any person was corrupt.

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